Coventry with some overseas travel Salary: £40,000-£50,000 per annum, dependent on experience Hours: Monday-Thursday, 7:30am-4:00pm; Friday, 7:30am-3:00pm Job Type: Permanent, full-time The Opportunity A well-established machine tool engineering company in Coventry is looking for an experienced Control Systems Engineer. The successful candidate must have practical experience commissioning Siemens variable speed drives (S120), Siemens PLCs using STEP 7/TIA Portal and Siemens CNC controls.
Duties & Responsibilities Commission a range of CNC machine tools. Test electrical control circuits and safety circuits. Configure, load and test PLC and CNC controls, mainly Siemens. Prepare machines for production trials. Load and test CNC systems, Siemens HMIs and servo drives. Design control circuits, including hardware and PLC systems. Functionally test machine tools against product and contract specifications. Candidate Requirements Practical experience commissioning Siemens S120 variable speed drives. Experience with Siemens PLCs, including STEP 7 and TIA Portal. Experience working with Siemens CNC controls. Ability to read electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic circuit diagrams. Experience setting up and commissioning inverter drives and servo motors. Practical fault-finding experience across electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Understanding and practical knowledge of CNC machine tools. Experience reading and writing PLC programs. Competent using Windows, Microsoft Office, TIA Portal, STEP 7 and EPLAN. Basic NC programming experience. Well-motivated, confident and comfortable travelling overseas when required.
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Control System Engineer - in Coventry employer: Optima UK
As a Jig and Tooling Engineer at our client’s Coventry location, you will join a dynamic team dedicated to delivering precision machining solutions across various industries. The company fosters a collaborative work culture that prioritises employee growth through continuous training and development opportunities, alongside a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. With a commitment to quality and innovation, this is an excellent opportunity for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment in a thriving sector.
